When I first began designing D.Anaïs, I thought I was creating a collection.
Looking back now, I think I was documenting a chapter of my own life.
I've always believed that fashion has the ability to communicate something beyond appearance. Clothing has long been used to express identity, culture, rebellion and love. For me, it should carry meaning. It should ask questions. It should tell a story.
I never wanted D.Anaïs to be driven by trends or seasons. I wanted every collection to begin with an idea—something that existed long before fashion itself.
For the first chapter, I found that idea in the story of Adam and Eve.
Not through religion, but through symbolism.
The Garden has often been interpreted as a story about temptation. I've always seen something different. To me, it represents the moment a person becomes aware of themselves. The moment curiosity outweighs comfort. The moment life truly begins.
It is the beginning of becoming.
That idea resonated with me because, in many ways, this collection mirrors where I have found myself.
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to build something of my own. Not simply to design clothes, but to create a fashion house rooted in romance, artistry and permanence. Choosing that path meant stepping away from certainty. It meant accepting that there was no guarantee of success—only the possibility of building a life that felt honest to who I am.
In that sense, The Garden became deeply personal.
Every sketch marked a decision to keep going. Every sample became evidence that ideas could exist beyond the pages of a notebook. Every garment became a reminder that becoming the person you hope to be often begins with one uncertain step.
The collection is therefore less about Adam and Eve themselves, and more about what they represent.
The courage to choose curiosity.
The acceptance that growth often requires leaving familiarity behind.
The understanding that becoming is rarely comfortable.
Throughout history, gardens have symbolised both beauty and transformation. They are places where things are nurtured, where seasons change, and where growth is impossible without patience. That symbolism felt fitting for the beginning of D.Anaïs.
The garments reflect this philosophy through soft structure, timeless tailoring and romantic silhouettes. They are designed to feel considered rather than fleeting. Pieces intended to remain relevant long after trends have passed, because I believe true elegance is not dictated by time.
In many ways, The Garden is also a quiet rejection of the pace at which modern fashion often operates. We are encouraged to consume quickly, replace constantly and move on to the next thing before we have appreciated the last. I wanted to create something slower. Something that invites people to connect with why they wear a piece, not just how it looks.
D.Anaïs was never created to offer more clothing to the world.
It was created to offer more meaning.
This first collection is not the conclusion of that story. It is its opening chapter.
Just as the garden represents the beginning of self-discovery, this collection represents the beginning of mine. It is the first step towards the life I have imagined for years—a life built around creativity, independence and the belief that fashion can be both beautiful and thoughtful.
Perhaps that is why I called it The Garden.
Because every meaningful journey begins somewhere.
This is where mine begins.
— D.Anaïs